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that case is considered one of the most complex investigations in the history of the law enforcement. hundreds of federal agents were involved and four and a half million dollar reward was offered. for almost three years the chief person of interest in that case was bio weapon experts steven hatfield. like richard jewel he was exonerated. he settled a lawsuit for the federal government for nearly $6 million. the government's second suspect an army bio experts killed himself before charges were ever filed. to this day questions are still raised about the government's ability to conclusively link anyone to those anthrax attacks. >>> the day after the bombings another reassessment of security at events around the country and where we're already seeing increased security in the bay area. >> it's far more than the wireless networks are designed to carry. >>> cell phones crippled. imagine how cell phone service would fair after an earthquake directly affecting millions of people. the grim reality of our fragile technology. >>> good evening to you. a whole lot of sunshine. yes, it was breezy
that case is considered one of the most complex investigations in the history of the law enforcement. hundreds of federal agents were involved and four and a half million dollar reward was offered. for almost three years the chief person of interest in that case was bio weapon experts steven hatfield. like richard jewel he was exonerated. he settled a lawsuit for the federal government for nearly $6 million. the government's second suspect an army bio experts killed himself before charges were...
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a law enforcement official tells cbs news the bombs that exploded near the finish line were built and put in place to look like pieces of trash. the devices were put inside pressure cookers and placed inside bags. they were packed with mail. >> we were maybe 10 feet away from the explosion. >> niklas and his wife are among the survivors being treated for shrapnel injuries and burst eardrums. several lost limbs. 3 people were killed including 29-year-old crystal campbell. >> i couldn't have asked for a better daughter. we can't believe this has happened. she was just a happy. >> president obama called the bombings a cowardly act of terrorism. >> you want to know who we are, what america is, how we respond to evil, that's it. selflessly, compassionately. >> surveillance cameras like this one near the crime scene are proving crucial to investigators. they are using them combined with cell phone footage in the hopes of catching the suspect. >> someone knows who did this. >> runners return to the scene today to pick up belongings they left behind and their marathon medals. mourners are pla
a law enforcement official tells cbs news the bombs that exploded near the finish line were built and put in place to look like pieces of trash. the devices were put inside pressure cookers and placed inside bags. they were packed with mail. >> we were maybe 10 feet away from the explosion. >> niklas and his wife are among the survivors being treated for shrapnel injuries and burst eardrums. several lost limbs. 3 people were killed including 29-year-old crystal campbell. >> i...
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an "associated press" poll shows 49% of americans are in favor of tougher gun laws. that is down from 58% in january. ♪[ music ] >>> margaret thatcher was laid to rest today in london. more than 2,000 people along with queen elizabeth attended the former prime minister's funeral. thatcher held office from 1979 to 1990. the conservative leader's funeral was also met by protestors. she died earlier this month. margaret thatcher was 87. >>> a blaring car alarm helped save a family from a house fire on the peninsula. the flames gutted a san mateo home and garage this morning. the man was actually up getting ready for work around 3:30 a.m. when he heard the car alarm go off. he ran out, saw his car on fire and the father then ran back in the house and got his wife and seven children out safely. >>> well, a bay area icon has moved into its new digs officially at pier 15 in san francisco. and kpix 5 reporter elissa harrington is live at the exploratorium with the opening day's festivities. are there big crowds? >> reporter: yeah, a lot of smiles at the new exploratorium t
an "associated press" poll shows 49% of americans are in favor of tougher gun laws. that is down from 58% in january. ♪[ music ] >>> margaret thatcher was laid to rest today in london. more than 2,000 people along with queen elizabeth attended the former prime minister's funeral. thatcher held office from 1979 to 1990. the conservative leader's funeral was also met by protestors. she died earlier this month. margaret thatcher was 87. >>> a blaring car alarm helped...
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new zealand is the first nation in the asian pacific region to support a marriage equality law and it is the 13th country in the world to do so. lawmakers in uruguay approved the marriage law last week that its president is expected to sign. >>> on capitol hill, a plan to expand background checks for gun buyers is in jeopardy. the senate plans to vote today on the bipartisan proposal but more republicans are saying they oppose it. at this point it seems headed for defeat unless supporters can turn votes around in these closing hours. the senate is also set to vote on other amendments on a gun control bill. >>> coming up, a little sports, barry zito putting his 14 inning scoreless streak on the line last night. we'll tell you how he did. >> plus, a heartfelt tribute at yankee stadium for the boston bombing victims. >> cool. >> but first, as we count down to opening day, here's a live look at the new bay bridge. we'll be right back. you kids should count yourselves lucky. we didn't have u-verse back in my day. you couldn't just... guys... there you are. you know you couldn't just pause
new zealand is the first nation in the asian pacific region to support a marriage equality law and it is the 13th country in the world to do so. lawmakers in uruguay approved the marriage law last week that its president is expected to sign. >>> on capitol hill, a plan to expand background checks for gun buyers is in jeopardy. the senate plans to vote today on the bipartisan proposal but more republicans are saying they oppose it. at this point it seems headed for defeat unless...
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both the facility and law enforcement agencies involved are still tight-lipped about the search. >>> five teenaged suspects are in custody in the death of a santa clara county paramedic who was shot earlier in the oakland hills. quinn boyer died at the hospital april 4th, two days after being shot in the head in his car. oakland police say the suspects have admitted to the shooting. they were arrested monday and yesterday, but there's still no word on a motive. >> i am deeply concerned by the fact that the persons responsible for this man's murder range in the age of 14 to 16 years old. that is unacceptable. >> police followed leads about a suspicious car and found it abandoned near an oakland school. the suspects were identified through surveillance video from year the site. investigators believe boyer is a random target. a memorial was held for him yesterday. >>> new this morning, a san mateo father is now being hailed a hero after saving his wife and 7 children from a burning home. kpix 5 reporter elissa harrington tells us just his early-morning job might have saved it family. >>
both the facility and law enforcement agencies involved are still tight-lipped about the search. >>> five teenaged suspects are in custody in the death of a santa clara county paramedic who was shot earlier in the oakland hills. quinn boyer died at the hospital april 4th, two days after being shot in the head in his car. oakland police say the suspects have admitted to the shooting. they were arrested monday and yesterday, but there's still no word on a motive. >> i am deeply...
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it could mean the biggest chaungs to gun laws in 20 years. president obama called for this after the sandy hook school shootings. senators expected to vote on the bipartisan legislation which would expand background checks for gun buyers it could be doomed, they may not have enough votes on legislation. >>> britain says farewell to margaret thatcher, more than 2,000 mourners followed the military procession through the streets of lndandon. mark phillips joins us live from london. >> reporter: good morning, charlie and norah. this was going to be a tense and controversial affair before boston. and concerns have ratcheted up even more because of boston. margaret thatcher was given a funeral with full military honors. her casket carried on a gun carriage to the cathedral. there were great concerns about security. the route lined with service personnel for ceremonial reasons and for reasons of security. there were 4,000 police -- extra police on duty because of it. and this was the first major state affair since boston. it attracted notable perso
it could mean the biggest chaungs to gun laws in 20 years. president obama called for this after the sandy hook school shootings. senators expected to vote on the bipartisan legislation which would expand background checks for gun buyers it could be doomed, they may not have enough votes on legislation. >>> britain says farewell to margaret thatcher, more than 2,000 mourners followed the military procession through the streets of lndandon. mark phillips joins us live from london....